Looking for open Public Relations jobs in Chicagoland? PRSA Suburban Chicagoland is your source.
This valuable resource draws job listings from a variety of sources, including local and out-of-state employers, PRSA members, and other means. From executive positions to entry-level, the Suburban Chicagoland Chapter has it covered.
Job listings include:
- Communications
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Advertising
- Special Events
- Community Relations
- and related areas.
You can access the Public Relations Society of America Suburban Chicagoland Chapter’s Job Bank on the chapter’s Linkedin group.
It is a free service to members of PRSA, the chapter, and members of the Public Relations Society of America Suburban Chicagoland Chapter’s Linkedin group.
To post a position in the chapter Job Bank, contact President Debra Bethard-Caplick at 773-445-4353 or email [email protected] At this time posting is a free service.
Current Positions Available
The Public Relations Society of America Suburban Chicago is seeking a PR intern to assist in developing materials for ongoing activities and chapter development. Responsibilities include developing promotional materials for chapter events, writing white papers and news articles for the chapter website, contributing to and executing recruitment strategies and tactics and writing news releases.
The intern will work closely with the chapter president in order to exchange ideas and get feedback for his/her work. Because of this, the intern will have the opportunity to assist the chapter president with her own startup virtual PR agency, QuickSilver Edge Communications. These responsibilities include assisting with the development of agency promotions and the business side of things, with the potential of performing duties for the agency’s clientele.
This is not a paid internship. However the schedule is flexible, requiring the intern to be present two days a week that will work for both the intern and the president. Telecommuting is also acceptable when coming in isn’t realistic on a given day. The type of work assigned is chosen to meet the intern’s experience requirements, that is, to “fill in the gaps” in order to assemble a full, career-ready portfolio.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in some area of communications (Public relations, journalism, mass comm., etc.)
- Experience writing in AP style
- Familiarity with social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Ability to commute to the south side of Chicago
Bonuses:
- Ability to attend monthly Tuesday night chapter meetings
- Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite
- Previous experience with PRSA or PRSSA
- Ownership of a personal computer
- Being a dog person!
Please submit a cover letter and resume and any questions you may have to [email protected] . For more information about PRSA Suburban Chicago, visit the chapter website at www.prsascc.org and join our LinkedIn group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=73678.
About the Public Relations Society of America Suburban Chicago: PRSA Suburban Chicago is a group of public relations professionals in theChicago area that meets regularly to network and gain insight from renowned industry professionals. A chapter of the national organization, PRSA Suburban Chicago focuses on developing the careers of its members and the industry as a whole. Other events hosted by PRSA Suburban Chicago include seminars, employment-related events and chapter socials.
